# El Pollo Loco > Mexican restaurant offers cozy atmosphere with pleasant music and friendly energy that encourages lingering. Grilled chicken stands out as fresh and delicious, making it suitable for quick bites or relaxed meals. Prices have increased but remain reasonable for the quality and experience provided. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElPolloLoco5 - Address: 6121 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +16195841348 - Website: https://restaurants.elpolloloco.com/ca/san-diego/6121-mission-gorge-rd?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext - Google rating: 4.2 (644 reviews) ## What it is good for - Food — 9.1/10 - Mexican Food — 7.5/10 - Drive Thru — 7/10 ## What people say - "I found the food here to be delicious and tasty." - "The Mexican food here is great, and the staff is super welcoming." - "The Drive Thru food here is excellent, especially the chicken." ## Good to know - The restaurant maintains a high standard of cleanliness throughout. - Expect to pay around $15 for a meal, which some find expensive. - The two-piece meal is considered a good value for the price. - Drive-through service is available, often with minimal wait times. - Dessert options are limited; consider asking about flan or tres leches cake. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.